CLASS 9
KATHMANDU
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wide
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well furnished
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narrow and full of life
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clean
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Detailed explanation-1: -Along the Kathmandu’s narrowest and busiest streets, there are small shrines and flower-adorned deities. There are fruit sellers, flute sellers, hawkers of postcards, shops selling Western cosmetics, film rolls, chocolate, copper utensils and Nepalese antiques.
Detailed explanation-2: -Summary of Kathmandu This story tells us about the author’s visit to the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. We see that he was coming from China to visit India via hitchhiking. In this hitchhiking, he crosses Tibet and Nepal. Thus, this story gives us an account of his experience in Kathmandu.
Detailed explanation-3: -Theme: The theme of this excerpt is travel. Through vivid descriptions, Seth paints a detailed picture of Kathmandu, its people, its landscape and terrain, and the contrast between the religions Hinduism and Buddhism there from his own days of travel.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cultural and religious factors: Kathmandu has a rich cultural and religious heritage, and the city is home to many temples, monasteries, and other religious sites. These places often host loud religious ceremonies and festivals, which can contribute to the overall noise level in the city.